Im trying to download steam on my new iMac 24 inch M1 Big Sur 11.4, and I keep getting this error. I did everything I could I used the xattr command in the terminal, I allowed permission to everyone for privacy and security, and nothing. I can't get it to open up. I downloaded this same app on my MacBook Pro 2020 intel computer with no problem. Does anyone have a REAL fix for this?? thank you.
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File is damaged. You should move it to the trash. iMac M1 Help.
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Maybe it’s not a translation (i.e., Rosetta 2) problem rather a Big Sur compatibility issue. I don’t know. R2 being the wall depends if Steam uses Intel specific instructions for optimization.
Computerworld said:
Everything you need to know about Rosetta 2 on Apple Silicon Macs
Because it is so tightly integrated with the chip, Rosetta 2 means some apps will run faster on an Apple Silicon Mac than they do on Intel.
www.computerworld.com
I do recall seeing a similar error when launching one of my migrated apps. I don’t recall which app it was, although, I could do without it moving forward so I trashed it.
Unhelpful, Redditors have mixed reports of whether or not Steam works on M1.
So, I tried launching Steam and was shown (what I’m assuming is) the same error as the OP.
The explanation (i.e., clicking on the ? icon) is general info probably carried through a few macOS User Guides.
Well… ?
Just as a troubleshooting point of verification, I downloaded the Steam DMG from here:
store.steampowered.com
So, it should be legit, untampered.
I'm also not seeing an Open Anyway (or whatever the specific wording is) option in the Privacy & Security section of Sys Prefs.
Just as a troubleshooting point of verification, I downloaded the Steam DMG from here:
Steam, The Ultimate Online Game Platform
Steam is the ultimate destination for playing, discussing, and creating games.
I'm also not seeing an Open Anyway (or whatever the specific wording is) option in the Privacy & Security section of Sys Prefs.
I am having trouble with it intermittently not working. It checks for the update, updates if necessary, and then dumps on sub launching its funky Steam bundle in the Application Folder/Steam.
Has anybody found a work round?
Has anybody found a work round?
Mine just checks and updates, if necessary, bounces, and then quits. No crash.
Trashing the Steam.appbundle folder and rebooting seems to fix it for one or two runs. I think most of the games can be launched directly.
Trashing the Steam.appbundle folder and rebooting seems to fix it for one or two runs. I think most of the games can be launched directly.